Villa's Shorey has O'Neill's backing

Shorey has found himself on the outer in recent times but O'Neill believes he can push back into the selection fray, even after playing regular right-back Luke Young in Shorey's customary left-back position against Arsenal.

"When players come in with little pre-season it's just a matter of getting to grips with it and knowing what we want," O'Neill told the Birmingham Mail.